I love dogs and cats. Most critters, actually. All critters need to eliminate waste somewhere. If cats and dogs are roaming free, they will poop anywhere. That is on the owner, not the critter. I guess it’s also on the neighbors’ lawns, which is not so nice.
My cat usually stays on the bed waiting for me to wake up. When I do, it’s a race for the kitchen. She is persistent once I’m up.
And very persistent about getting kibble. I love it when she snuggles in my arms like a baby...puts her head on my shoulder and looks up at me. (I turn to mush when that happens.)